Florida rock band Sister Hazel made one, lone foray into the Top 40, the 1997 hit "All For You. " That flash of success helped to propel the band for the next 15 years. Led by vocalist Ken Block and guitarist Drew Copeland, Sister Hazel has gone on to forge a sound that's laced with pop and roots rock. There's also optimism swimming through the group's music. "We have all things rolling along," Block says on the band's website. "I feel like we are stepping into our heyday. " Sister Hazel plays a free show at Power Plant Hampton Roads in Hampton, 6 p.m. Friday, July 13. It's part of the Alive After 5 outdoor concert series.

Hazel Glenn Smith, 85, born on June 16, 1924, went to be with her Savior on Jan. 27, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Smith; a daughter, Darlene Ann Vorwald; and her son, Gary Lee Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Matthews and her children of Newport News, and Sylvia Whiteford and her family of Virginia Beach. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of Olivet Christian Church for over 50 years.

Hazel S. Little passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006 with her family at her side. A native of Salisbury, NC, she grew up in Rice, VA. Following high school Hazel enrolled in the nursing school at James Walker Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, NC where she began training for her life's work. While in Wilmington she met her husband, Grady Little, who was working in the shipyard there. Married in 1944, Hazel and Grady made their home in Newport News, enjoying forty-six years of matrimony that produced four children, six grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.

Hazel V. O'Dell Conley, our beloved mother, grandma B, and aunt, passed away on Thursday, July 16, while visiting family in Illinois. She was a lifelong resident of Hampton and retired in the mid-1980's from the Newport News Shipbuilding Co. She helped sew the original uniforms for the Young Americans Drum and Bugle Corp. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Pressley G. and Erma P. Vick; her sister, Mary V. Bleyer; brother, Pressley G. Vick Jr.; her husband, Irving L. Conley; and her son, John C. O'Dell.

My garden is never totally dormant. Not even in winter. There's always some plant showing off, no matter what season. I've carefully planned it that way, picking plants that do more than just bloom April through September, then shut down for the year. The recent snow dusted the yellow flowers beginning to open on the Winter Sun mahonia and brushed the plumes still standing tall on the Morning Light ornamental grass. The Mellow Yellow spirea continues to hold its golden-bronze hues, while leaves on the loropetalum turn a dark purple in the brisk temperatures.

Mrs. Hazel Felts Greene, age 82, of Harpers Drive, Newport News, Va., died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at her home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Reins- Sturdivant Chapel. Private burial will be in Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in North Wilkesboro, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., prior to the service. Mrs. Greene was born in Wilkes County, on Sept. 2, 1927, to James and Cordelia Absher Felts. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Franklin L. Greene; two brothers, Don Felts and Edward Felts.

Mrs. Hazel M. Brown, a longtime resident of Williamsburg, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Her life began on May 7, 1926, the daughter of the late Josephine and Oscar Harrold of York County, Va. She was a devoted member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. She served her church as a Deaconess and a member of the Deaconess Board, the Pastor s Aide and the Missionary Circle. In 1978, she retired from Colonial Williamsburg, where she was employed as a Baker for 20 years and the last position she held with the Foundation was an Interpreter, and this position she held for 15 years, before retiring.

Hazel F. Hughes, 90, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Hazel was born on Oct. 27, 1918, to her parents, Mary and M.C. Figg of Dutton, Va. After marrying the late Curtis L. Hughes in 1939, she went to Mathews County to live where she resided for 48 years. After the loss of her husband in 1987, she decided in 1988 to become a resident of the Newport News Baptist Retirement Community, now The Chesapeake, where she found much joy in serving as a volunteer in various programs of the home.

Hazel Whisnant Casey, 87, of Mathews, formerly of Richmond, died on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by one son, David Casey Sr.; and two grandsons. She is survived by her husband, Hurley Hadder Casey; son, Paul Casey of Gwynn's Island; daughter, Carolyn Willis (Jay) of Madison, Ala.; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and brother, Gene Whisnant of Florence, S.C. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews, Va. The funeral service will be Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Mathews Baptist Church with burial at H. C. Smither Memorial Cemetery.

Hazel Hopson Combs, 91, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. She was born on April 30, 1918, to the late Monroe and Zellie Hopson. Hazel was a member of Cary's Baptist Church for many years. She served faithfully in the Missionary Circle, Women's Auxiliary Ministry, Dorothy Bridgers Scholarship Committee, Hospitality Committee and as a Deaconess. She was educated in York County Public Schools and loved going to yard sales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Combs; son, Fred Marvin Combs; and brother, Marvin Haskins Hopson.